Newsmakers 2017

Newsmakers began the New Year by featuring a brand new organization in our area, “Brighter Journeys”. The organization is designed to meet the needs of parents who have children with special needs. It was formed by a group of families who hope to provide children with a Brighter Journey in life.

The monthly Public Affairs program was hosted by Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick. They were joined by Lisa Urbanski and Bernice Sando, Founders of Brighter Journeys and Jeannine Morrissey, board member. They explained how their own experiences with their children lead them to spearhead this unique group for families in our area. Newsmakers aired on Sunday, January 8 at 6:30 am on WYOU and 11:30 am on WBRE. Click here to watch the Newsmakers interview

Brighter Journeys would like to introduce you to an organization called Hosts For Hospitals for anyone who goes to see specialists outside of our area. This program is perfect for people on a budget and is a great choice if the Ronald McDonald House is not an option.

One of our parents recently got to make use of the program for her son and she stayed with some lovely people while her son was at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information about Jeannine Marie's visit to Philadelphia utilizing Hosts for Hospitals please feel free to contact Jeannine at www.facebook.com/jeannine.morrissey.9